LIFE POSITIONS
INDICATED BY ATTITUDES TOWARD SELF AND OTHERS RESULTING FROM NATURE OF OR ABSENCE OF STROKES DURING FIRST YEAR
I’M NOT OKAY -- YOU’RE OKAY
- Universal position of EARLY CHILDHOOD when ADULT is very fragile. Negative strokes then can have long lasting affects if not corrected. Insecure, requires constant assurance. (ADAPTIVE CHILD STATE)
I’M OKAY -- YOU’RE NOT OKAY
- Does not trust anyone. Spends most of time in the CRITICAL PARENT Ego state. Often puts others down. Happiest when someone’s error is caught and brought to their attention.